Luther College - Pioneer Yearbook (Decorah, IA)

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duced before the Luther footlights. This time it turned out to be a drama by Eugene O'Neill entitled Craig's Wife. Barbara Morse Moe as Mrs. Craig aptly portrayed the warped character to whom a house meant more than love. Harriet Craig considered her husband, Walter fBill Larsonj, a mere means to an end-that of owning her own house, which was spotlessly neat and sym- bolized perfectly her own empty selfishness. She dominated her devoted husband com- pletely and to the extent that he stood by watch- ing her drive the servants and even his own aunt, Miss Austin fElizabeth Lienj, from the house. Walter finally realized the viciousness of his wife's narrow reasoning and revolted, leaving her alone at the climax, deserted by everyone. Others in the cast were jane Parrish, Marie Winnaberg, Marilyn Trytten, Sylvia Sonder- land, Karsten Aarhus, Paul Hanson, Jack Ro- chow and David Orwoll. The play was pre- sented December 4 and 5. A first nighter writ- ing in CHIPS stated: After the first five min- utes, interest never waned. Campus Players completed its play agenda this year with the presentation of a mystery drama, Suspect, by Edward Percy and Regin- ald Denham, presented on April 2I and 22. Cveorgianne johnson as Mrs. Smith was a very eccentric character who was opposed to the marriage of her son Robert, Blaine Harstad, to Janet Rendle, Elizabeth Lien. Janet and her father, Dr. Rendle, played by Roger Amundsori, were summer visitors at the Smith lodge. The appearance of friends of the Rendles brought out a very sinister murder in the past of Mrs. Smith. Traps were laid, Mrs. Smith tainted, confessed her implication in the crime and convinced everyone of her in- nocence, but the 'climax of the play left no doubt in anyone's mind as to the guilty per- son. The supporting cast included Bill Thore- sen, Ruth Wold, Marilyn Evanson and David Orwoll. President of Campus Players for 1947-48 was Curtis Eittreim, who had on his executive staff Marilyn Evanson, vice-president, Ronald Baer, treasurer,.Betty Coxson, secretary, and David Orwoll, member at large. Paul Borge was faculty adviser and director. - Another function of the organzation is the annual' spring banquet. ' Places . . . houselights . . . curtain . . . The magic of these hushed words has echoed and re-echoed backstage in the C. K. Preus auditorium and will continue to echo in the hearts of Campus Players. Stay tuned for . . . Station K WLC now leaves the air to re- turn again at 9:30 tomorrow morning. We invite you to stay tuned for Station KDEC, which follows immediately. In these few words is summed up the major change in the field of RADIO at Luther Col- lege. KWLC broadcasts daily from 9130 a. m. to I :3o p. m. on a power of 250 watts and a frequency of 1240 kilocycles. The remainder of the broadcasting day on this frequency is used by Station KDEC, Decorah, which uses the KWLC transmitter. Comparatively few people ever climb the endless steps to the fascinating radio world of the KWLC studios, located in the tower of the C. K. Preus gymnasium. Yet the station is a valuable supplement to the educational program of Luther College through its broadcasts and through the vocational training and experience it offers radio-minded students. Students create and produce most of the programs and also assist in the technical de- partments of radio work. Mr. Paul Borge, affectionately called the Whip by KWLC personnel, is program director. Working with him are Jerry Rosholt, news announcer, Ro- land Dain and Kenneth Bjerke, co-sports an- nouncers in charge of all game broadcasts, Blaine Harstad and David Orwoll,, regular an- nouncers, and Danny Olson, also a regular an- nouncer and assistant sports announcer. Special student programs include Chapter A Day with Georgianne Johnson, The Music Shop, Danny Olson, Parents' Forum, Mari- lyn Trytten , 'Hymns We Love, justin Flak, and Bible Stories for Children, Carol Eit- treim. ' Apprentice announcers are Lyle Tenold, Robert Mikkalson, Jack Rochow and Lee Ver- west. Tutored by the more experienced men on the staff, they practice basic announcing procedure and newscasting. Continuity writers are Elizabeth .Lien and Barbara Moe, the latter also serving as music librarian. Ruth Mikelson holds the position of secretary to the program director. On the technical staff are Mr. Oliver ,Eittreim, station engineer since its origin, Curtis Eittreim, elec- trician, JimiBlumer and Maurice Mehltretter, student apprentices. I I 4 Through the courtesy of KDEC, station KWLC is afforded Associated Press news re- ports and other programs of the Mutual Broad- casting System. Another recent innovation at KWLC is the new tape recorder, one of the latest developments in sound reproduction,

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The Norsemen then moved on to South- eastern State college, Durant, Okla., to partici- pate in the nineteenth annual meet, where they captured five first places, six seconds and two thirds. Running true to form the Luther squad came home from the Iowa State forensic tour- nament at Cedar Falls on March 12-13 with one of the meet's sweepstakes trophies. These forensic contenders have not only won honors for themselves but have also gained national acclaim for Luther, particularly Geor- gianne johnson and Jerry Rosholt. In addi- tion to winning the Carnot Cup, jo also ranked first in women's oratory at the National Pi Kappa Delta tournament in 1947. In his first year of oratory in 1942 Rosholt placed first in men's oratory at the National Pi Kappa Delta tourney. In April of this year he was awarded first place in the men's divi- sion of the Interstate Oratorical association at Northwestern university, Evanston, Ill., win- ning a larger medallion and a S25 cash prize. Jerry Amundson, David Vaaler, jerry Ros- holt, Georgianne Johnson, Morris Sorenson and Robert Jenson are all members of the Iowa Xi chapter of Pi Kappa Delta, national foren- sics honor fraternity. This is the last year of competition for the first four of this group, who are members of the 1948 graduating class. Hello, Broadway . . . Places . . . houselights . . . curtain . . . The magic of these hushed words has echoed and re-echoed backstage in the C. K. Preus auditorium and found its place in the hearts of Luther's theater group, Campus Players. Since approximately 1936 students have had the opportunity to display their talents in the theater, whether it be acting, wielding a ham- mer and saw, designing scenes or applying grease paint, through the organization of Cam- pus Players. The 1947-48 theater season opened with a popular comedy entitled Dear Ruth, by Nor- man Krasna, which was staged October 23 and 24. The play was based upon the good inten- tions of young Miriam to cheer the GI's over- seas with warm, encouraging letters in her sis- ter Ruth's name, and the results which follow- ed. Georgianne johnson played the leading role of Ruth opposite Jerry Rosholt as Lt. Sea- wright. Supporting them were Wanda Ander- son as Miriam, David Orwoll as the girl's fath- er, Marilyn Evanson as the mother, and John Spencer as Albert, Ruth's fiance. Others in the cast included Barbara Morse Moe, George Trytten and Marcella Egenes. It wasn't long before director Paul Borge was busy choosing the next script to be pro-

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which makes it possible for programs to be re- corded in the KWLC studios for later use on the air. In addition to the experience offered by the college radio station, students also may have an opportunity for commercial radio experi- ence. During the past year Kenneth Bjerke, Roland Dain, Danny Olson and Jerry Rosholt have worked part-time on the KDEC staff. And now Station KDEC leaves the air to return again at I 230 this afternoon. We in- vite you to stay tuned for Station KWLC, which follows immediately. Campus blue-blood: . . . Realizing that the environment of learning is larger than the classroom, Luther has always stressed its social life. Beginning with the es- tablishment of the Irving Literary Society in 1884, SOCIETIES have been formed to meet the requirements of the students as the need arose. This year saw the birth of two new organizations, Sigma Alpha Phi and Third- Finger-Left-Hand. 4 The work of all these societies is evident in the early fall with rushing teas, parties and homecoming breakfasts paving the way. New- comers are amazed to see Delt pledges-fishing in front of Larsen Hall and then take off in a war dance-around the campus. The priestly garb of the Delphian initiates-featuring the button down the back shirt-causes no less comment, and their post-chapel orations in both English and Norse are considered the educa- tional highlight of the year. Most freshmen would gladly exchange their green caps for the blue and white Delt pledge ribbon or for the black and gold badge of the Pi Kaps. Many of the societies hold banquets to formally accept the new members. Spring banquets are also held by the indi- vidual organizations at which officers for the coming year are announced. Irving ,Literary Society has evolved from being a purely literary group to one which in- cludes social activities. With the advent of the fairer sex on the campus, the organization ex- panded to include them and remains the only social society comprised of both men and wo- men. With Nancy Ney as president, the meet- ings have been planned to include faculty speak- ers on literary subjects. justin Flak served as vice president 5 Nordis Wanberg, secretary g and Evelyn Bidne, treasurer. Miss Laura Simon- son and Mr. George Knudson were the advisors. Delphians, which is now the only social organization for men, was founded in 1922 as a literary society. Its earlier prosaic literary discussions have given way to spirited bull-ses- sions. The thirty members were headed by Kenneth Bjerke, Morris Jensen and Harris H jermstad as president, vice president and sec- retary-treasurer, respectively. Mr. Paul Borge was their advisor. Delta Alpha Delta was organized in 1934 as a sister society to the Delphians. Most of its social meetings have been centered about eti- quette, which was their theme for the year. Officers were Evelyn Fruechte, presidentg Ileen Gaarder, vice president, Maretta Vangsness, secretaryg and Alice Ranum, treasurer. Advi- sors were Mrs. Rolf Haatvedt and Miss Clara Paulson. Pi Kappa Tau, a social organization of thirty-five women, was founded in 1938. This year Florence Olson, Betty Coxson, Mary Louise Hanson and Ruth Mikelson served as officers. Acting as advisors were Miss Myrtle Stokke and Mrs. Vera Thompson. A new society, Sigma Alpha Phi, was launched this year because it was considered necessary to increase social opportunities along with the increase in school enrollment. This in- fant organization formulated plans in congru- ence with those of its sister societies under the guidance of the president, Elaine Sardesong vice president, Marilyn Knudsong secretary, Geraldine Solomonsong and treasurer, Dorothy Thompson. Mrs. Hamlet Peterson and Mrs. Orville Running were the advisors. Another year in campus activities has drawn to a close with picnics, hikes and graduation breakfasts and teas. The fun and fellowship enjoyed throughout the year will become mere memories but happy ones!